Managing Partner and Chief of Open Innovation Ecosystems @ GELLIFY, Purple Innovation Factory that blends future visions, software, and human genius. Responsible for designing and managing initiatives for strategic partnerships and co-investment.

Adjunct Professor @ Politecnico di Milano GSoM, Bologna Business School, and University of Bologna, in innovation and technology management topics.

25 years of professional experience in technology organizations, a professional journey that began in the aerospace field at ALENIA DIFESA (LEONARDO) and in the home appliances business at Whirlpool Corporation and Electrolux Group. Managerial positions in R&D and industrial operations at a global level. Former Head of Electrolux Global Innovation Hub.

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano
Executive Master's Degree in Technologies & Innovation Management from Bologna Business School.

Awards: Most Powerful Women FORTUNE Italia, Inspiring Fifty, Unstoppable Women StartupItalia, Alumni Award PolitecnicoDiMilano, Young Manager FEDERMANAGER Award, Digital & Innovation Manager FEDERMANAGER Award

Special Roles:

• Advisory Board @ PolitecnicoDiMilano DMECC
• Founding Board @ Bologna Business School
• BoD @ INDUSTRIO VENTURES, AGROFOOD BIC, FORWARD FACTORY, STYLEIT (startup accelerators)
• BoD @ Miraitek40, Buddyfit (startups)
• Scientific Committee @ European Innovation Council, Italian Tech Week, Jacobacci 4e, Tecniche Nuove